Ministers' Hill Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in the locality of the Old Ministers' Hill Ward, Kohima in the Indian state of Nagaland.[2] The church building was opened in 2002, although the Baptist congregation had been formed since 1966. It is one of the oldest Angami Baptist churches in Kohima city.
| Ministers' Hill Baptist Church | |
|---|---|
| MHBC | |
 | |
| 25°39′24″N 94°05′35″E / 25.6566°N 94.0931°E | |
| Location | Kohima, Nagaland, India |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Membership | 1200 (as of 2016) |
| History | |
| Founded | 20 November 1966 |
| Founder(s) | Risoi Khesoh |
| Dedication | Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou |
| Dedicated | 22 December 2002 |
| Architecture | |
| Years built | 1996–2002 |
| Groundbreaking | 7 July 1996 |
| Completed | 22 December 2002 |
| Clergy | |
| Pastor(s) | Neino Zhotso[1] |
| Deacon(s) | Kedise Pucho Kezholel Zhotso Kuolievi Senotsu Kuovizol Savi Seyievizo Tetso Thinuovio Khana Tsibou Khruomo Visekholie Nakhro |
| Deaconess(es) | Avono Kere Razoukhrieü Virie |
History
editThe congregation was formed on 20 November 1966. Before this the youths and elders use to organized several fellowships together. The church building was originally a Government Quarter Type I Building.
Risoi Khesoh of Yorübama was appointed as the first pastor with Hosasül Viswentso of Jakhama as the first C.E chairman and Vichünyü and Puthitso as the first deacons of the church.[3]
On 1 October 1978, Neiliezhü Üsou was installed as a full-time Pastor of the church and was later ordained on 20 December 1981.[4][5]
Foundations for the new church building was laid on 7 July 1996 and was dedicated on 22 December 2002.[4]
Neiliezhü Üsou passed away on 30 January 2009 and Tepusaho Tase was installed as the Senior Pastor.[6][7]
Notable church members
edit- Salhoutuonuo Kruse, the first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Churches in Nagaland turn to social media for Sunday worship service". The Morung Express. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Ministers' Hill Baptist Church". Hey Churches.
- ^ Various individuals.: Fifty Years of God's Faithfulness, 2016. Ministers' Hill Baptist Church. Kohima. pp. 11-17.
- ^ a b "Neiliezhü Üsou's "Profile Talk" in the MHBC Youth Quarterly Bulletin "TRAIL" 2005".
- ^ "Rio pays tribute to late Rev. Dr. Usou's legacy". Nagaland Post. 28 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou laid to rest". Nagaland Post. 2 February 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "MHBHSS honours students, welcomes freshers". The Morung Express. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2023.